
好词典

源自古英语 'cin',与德语 'Kinn' 同源,原始印欧语词根 *genu- 同时衍生出 'knee'(膝盖),因下巴和膝盖都是突出的身体部位。
❶ 下巴,指人脸部的下方部分,位于嘴和颈部之间,是人脸的一个重要特征部位。
“He rested his chin on his hand while thinking.”
(他思考时用手托着下巴。)
“She has a small scar on her chin.”
(她的下巴上有一道小疤痕。)
chin up — 鼓励某人保持积极态度,字面意思是抬起下巴,象征振作精神。
“Chin up! Things will get better soon.”
(振作点!事情很快就会好转的。)
take it on the chin — 勇敢面对困难或批评,比喻像用下巴承受打击一样接受逆境。
“He took the criticism on the chin and improved his work.”
(他勇敢接受了批评并改进了工作。)